Maple Old Fashioned

Directions

1. 1
   Add the maple syrup and water to a saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
2. 2
   Whisk the ingredients together until the maple syrup has dissolved into the water and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool.
3. 3
   Add the maple simple syrup to a rocks glass.
4. 4
   Add the bourbon to the glass and stir.
5. 5
   Drop in a few ice cubes, give another stir.
6. 6
   Squeeze the lemon peel over top of the glass to release its juices and then drop into the drink.
7. 7
   Take a nice deep whiff of the cocktail as you sip and revel in its heavenly character.